The Buckeye Flame

11/22/2025

What a great day to revisit the story of Ohio's viral le***an cheesemonger!

‘I just love introducing people to that one cheese that ends up being their gateway cheese into this world.’

11/21/2025

This week's episode of This News is So Gay is a MUST-LISTEN as we explore the line between activism and journalism. Go listen in today!

https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/19/this-news-is-so-gay-exploring-the-line-between-activism-journalism/

11/21/2025

Shades Oasis helps LGBTQ+ Ohioans embrace pleasure and recover from sexual trauma

Clients grow and heal at Ohio’s only pleasure education and exposure center

Clients grow and heal at Ohio’s only pleasure education and exposure center

11/20/2025

‘This is just indoctrinating.’ Ohio Senate approves bill to allow public schools to display Ten Commandments

All but one of the Senate Republicans voted to move the bill forward to the Ohio House.

All but one of the Senate Republicans voted to move the bill forward to the Ohio House.

11/20/2025

TODAY - Dozens of Trans Day of Remembrance events all across Ohio.

Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events

11/20/2025

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (11/19/25): Exploring the Line Between Activism and LGBTQ+ Journalism

Featuring: Mark Segal, founder/publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News.

(This chat is soooooo good!)

https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/11/19/this-news-is-so-gay-exploring-the-line-between-activism-journalism/

11/19/2025

Human Rights Campaign scores 8 Ohio cities as LGBTQ+ “All-Star” cities

Cleveland lost their perfect score, and Toledo dropped from an A to a B.

The Human Rights Campaign published their 2025 Municipal Equality Index, where they rated Ohio cities above average for LGBTQ+ equality.

11/18/2025

Results keep pouring in from the 11/4 election. By our count, AT LEAST 30 of the 45 out LGBTQ+ Ohio candidates won their races across the state.

That's a lot.

From Ada to Akron to, a host of LGBTQ+ candidates from all across the state emerged victorious in their races.

11/17/2025

LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Transgender Day of Remembrance [EVENT LIST]

Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events.

Across the state, LGBTQ+ Ohioans mark Trans Day of Remembrance with vigils and community events

11/17/2025

Free speech or platforming hate? City Club of Cleveland to host president of Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.

The Center for Christian Virtue invited because of their “influence,” says speakers’ forum CEO.

The Center for Christian Virtue invited because of their “influence,” says speakers’ forum CEO.

11/14/2025

Elected officials in rural Ohio submit testimony in favor of state’s ‘drag ban,’ spurring response and a protest.

The mayor of Greenville, Ohio, calls bill violators ‘degenerates’ in his letter to the state’s House of Representatives.

The mayor of Greenville, Ohio, calls bill violators ‘degenerates’ in his letter to the state's House of Representatives. But he wasn't the only elected official in rural Ohio to submit testimony.

11/14/2025

Sugar Plum Tour to deck the halls of Akron with gay apparel and holiday home magic.

Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund.

Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund.